Las Vegas police seek 7-Eleven robber information

Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man connected to a gas station robbery in the southwest valley.

WSOP winner says he didn’t cheat to win $22M

Phil Ivey, a 10-time World Series of Poker winner, said he did not cheat when he won nearly $22 million playing baccarat at casinos in New Jersey and London.

Baby left in hot car during choir practice dies

A 3-month-old boy has died a day after being left in a hot car for several hours while his mother and a family friend were in church for a choir practice, police said Monday.

Event for entrepreneurs set for Nov. 21-23

Entrepreneurs, startups and business leaders will converge Nov. 21-23 at The Innevation Center at 6795 S. Edmond St. to participate in Las Vegas Startup Weekend, a weekend-long event where entrepreneurs come together to pitch ideas, learn business basics, build partnerships and ultimately, start companies.

Injury to BYU’s Hill worse than first believed

The injury suffered by BYU quarterback and dark horse Heisman Trophy candidate, Taysom Hill, was worse than initially believed.

Nevada should be wary about ‘the deal’

As Election Day nears, rumors of a possible alternative to The Education Initiative keep surfacing. But what is it?

New and used home sales, permits lacking luster

Southern Nevada’s new-homes market continued its middling 2014 performance in August. Builders closed on 530 homes in the month, bringing 2014’s total to 3,733 — a 25.7 percent drop from the same period in 2013, according to local analysis firm Home Builders Research.

Council to boost Vegas’ fashion image

Local leaders from fashion, business and the arts have joined together to form the Las Vegas Fashion Council, a not-for-profit trade association that seeks to diversify and expand the Las Vegas economy through the efforts of the fashion industry.

Boyd Gaming Corp. joins mobile wagering trend

Bob Scucci, the director of race and sports for Boyd Gaming Corp., said the company’s recent launch of its mobile wagering application could bring more gamblers into the fold.

‘Twin Peaks’ coming back after 25 years

“Twin Peaks” creator David Lynch confirmed the show’s revival through Showtime on Twitter Monday morning after years of speculation.

Owner of local tech company sees big new era of technology

From computers to cars and smart phones, the world has become connected in new and amazing ways. But an owner of a local tech company says that’s just the beginning of the next big era of technology.

Gadgets can help boost business productivity for minimal investment

Technology is an ever-evolving world for small and midsized businesses. It’s a challenge to keep up to date on what to add for your business. Make the wrong choice and you’re out business capital or, worse, you fall behind the competition.

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett performing at Cosmo on NYE

The two will perform selections from their record, which range from Duke Ellington’s “It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t That Swing)” to Irving Berlin’s “Let’s Face the Music And Dance,” while ringing in 2015.

Clinic makes its mission to serve those in need

Community collaboration will be the key to success for an ambitious plan to expand free clinic services to downtown Las Vegas, according to the leader of the nonprofit organization leading the effort.

Fresh start for addicts

A unique Australian approach to treating addiction is giving new hope to Southern Nevada residents eager to kick alcohol or opiate dependency.

Jaguars sorry for mascot’s Ebola sign

The Jacksonville Jaguars apologized for their mascot using the Ebola epidemic to mock the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Terrible Towels during Sunday’s game.

Books offer a look at people skills as a business strategy

This week: “Lead Me Out to the Ballgame – Stories and Strategies to Develop Major League Leadership” by Howard C. Fero and Rebecca L. Herman, and “People Tools for Business: 50 Strategies for Building Success, Creating Wealth and Finding Happiness” by Alan C. Fox.

Florida Gators QB suspended after sexual assault accusation

Florida Gators freshman backup quarterback Treon Harris has been suspended indefinitely after he was accused of sexually assaulting a female student on campus early Sunday morning.

Sensibility for penny stocks

Sixteen publicly traded stocks selling for between a penny and a dime per share offer a low-cost way to own a piece of a company based in the Las Vegas Valley. Four more stocks trade for between a dime and a dollar per share.

 
Police investigating 2 Calif. crashes that killed 10

Authorities were investigating the cause of two fiery vehicle crashes in Southern California that left 10 dead, including five teenagers returning from an amusement park, as family members and friends mourned their loss.

Las Vegas is getting more generous faster than anywhere else

Las Vegas was the fastest-growing city in terms of generosity, rising 21 places since 2006 in a ranking of the country’s 50 largest urban areas, according to Chronicle of Philanthropy.

Cardinals RB Dwyer pleads not guilty to hitting wife

Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer pleaded not guilty on Monday to aggravated assault after being accused of assaulting his wife during two arguments at their Phoenix apartment.

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